D8 or D9

[Hunt Stoddard]

Hi,
Thanks everyone, for indulging my several questions and providing great info. I have one final Q before I decide on someone to do my lot clearing. Does anyone have an opinion about whether the operator should have a D8 or D9 tractor to do it? Are there advantages/disadvantages to one or the other? My guess is that it probably depends on the terrain.
Thanks a lot.

[VancouverIslander]

Depending on the terrain is right, but realistically both should be pretty good unless you have something out of the ordinary. The smaller D8 will be a bit more manoeuvrable (assuming a competent operator) while the D9 will be able to pull big stumps and such easier. In short, both would be 'good', one might be a bit better depending on the job.

[Seeb]

I think there are a couple D10 s around

[allensylves]

Yes, the lot across from us was recently cleared with a D10. Unfortunately, the owners have not been around for several weeks and I have no idea who operates the D10.

Allen
Finally in HPP

[DanielP]

Bigger is better if you are ripping and rolling thru lava. The weight of the larger machine will crush the lava down finer, faster.